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Originally Posted by traptor
Backlund is the better option you have, but only for now.
How long will that be true? Another year or two at max.
Kadri's not far behind.
It's succession planning. They need to atleast try and develop Zary as center.
The Flames don't really have a true "top 9" anyways, so be a 4 line balanced team. Try to roll all lines ATOI ~15min. Some nights certain lines will get more because they'll be playing better.
Backlund will make time up on the PK and Zary can make it up on the PP.
something like:
Huberdeau - Kadri - Klapka
Pospisil - Zary - Coronato
Lomberg - Backlund - Coleman
Sharangovvich - Frost - Farabee
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I think you can build a future by playing players where they are supposed to play by merit until they no longer deserve it.
Let the Frosts and Zarys learn.
Backlund will slow up soon enough, but there is zero point in making your team ####ty by trying to play the top two lines on every team without a true defensive center to counteract them.
You need minutes for Kadri (more than 15). You need minutes for your shut down guy (more than 15).
I mean if they just give up and roll four lines I know that would make some people happy but I can't see it.